I can’t believe we’re already in August — the hottest month on the Coast. Being well aware of that fact, I already know what I’ll be wearing. Choosing looks, especially this time of year, is all about boosting your mood through fashion, and there’s even a name for it: dopamine dressing. Dopamine dressing involves wearing […]
“Hair brings one’s self-image into focus; it is vanity’s proving ground.” – Shana Alexander When a woman sees a doctor due to hair loss, aka alopecia, the physician considers many potential causes — including genetics, hormones, a medical condition, chemicals and trauma. Stress, nutrition and medications all may be contributing factors. The normal hair follicle […]
A woman who is self-made has achieved wealth, status, etc., through personal effort and hard work rather than by accident of birth. Through sheer will and grit, she has risen to financial and social prominence. According to some experts, women now own over one-third of the world’s private wealth — which is increasingly self-generated. Here […]
Wherever you stand on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there’s no question the ruling has implications for women in Mississippi and throughout the nation. Here’s what you need to know about the decision and its impact. MISSISSIPPI PLAYED A PROMINENT ROLE. A 2018 Mississippi law, banning nearly all abortions in […]
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A weekend of renewal for the mind, body and spirit culminated in recognition for winners of the Destiny’s Elite Girls Scholarship Project. Destiny’s Elite Girls is a nonprofit, student-run service organization that strives to connect community resources with community needs. Recently, finalists for a $1,000 scholarship were invited to the My Journey Weekend Getaway, held […]
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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite is constantly asking “why.” She’s especially curious about what motivates people, what keeps them up at night and what problems they’re struggling to solve. “I am a helper and a fixer,” says the owner of Core Strategies, a sales consultancy firm, “so solution-based selling comes fairly naturally to […]
By Maria S. Barr It’s getting hot in here, so grab a dumbbell! You may find yourself busier than usual this time of year with travel, kids, family, vacations and staycations, but this flexible, portable routine can be done in 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes. Driving to your destination? Take a dumbbell with you. […]
